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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.61, 998.26 and 336.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.61, 998.26 and 336.45 is: 504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.61 : 998.26 = 336.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.61/998.26 = 336.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.61x = 998.26 × 336.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.61x = 335,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,864.58/665.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.60

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